Quote #104

on Feasting On Asphalt: I wanted to do a project to go out and try to pretend that the big freeways don't exist and the big fast-food restaurants don't exist and that you can still have yourself a high old time if you pay attention, are willing to meet strangers -- which, in this culture, we're not so big on anymore really -- and kind of be willing to let the unexpected happen.

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